VII (G) Choose Picture Theme for 2004 Ocoee Community Calender Agenda 8-05-2003
Item VII G
Mayor center of Good tit Commissioners
S. Scott Vnndergrift 060. Danny Howell, District I
CO � Scott Anderson, District 2
City Manager �i Rusty Johnson, Di trict3
Jim Gleason /!.' jO( rIt Nancy J. Parker, District 4
STAFF REPORT
TO: The l lonorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Janet Shira, Assistant to the City Manager
DATE: July 17, 2003
RE: 2004 Ocoee Community Calendar—Theme for Photos
ISSUE
City staff is beginning to plan for production of the 2004 Ocoee Community Calendar. To meet the deadlines to
have the calendar available in late December 2003, we must have all the photographs and text information no
later than mid October. This allows time for the graphic designers to produce the actual layout, have everything
proofed, and then go to print.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Staff has put together a few ideas for the theme for the upcoming calendar. The intent is to have the
Commission select a theme no later than the September 2nd City Commission meeting, and then stall will solicit
proposals from professional photographers to be ready to award the job as soon as the new budget year begins.
Some possible options for the theme include:
I. Promoting and Acknowledging Community Volunteerism: Examples could be: a Health Central
Auxiliary volunteer assisting a patient, Rotary Club members fitting helmets on children, a Little
League coach practicing with the team, a Girl or Boy Scout Leader with the troop, a Mentor working
with a school student,a City board volunteer at a meeting or activity, etc.
2. Native and Drought Tolerant Trees and other Plants: Photographs of beautifully flowering bushes,
vines, and groundcovers and various trees and flowers that thrive in this area. Showing residents that
native or drought tolerant doesn't mean cactus and rocks. We could also include with the photos
information on the plants(mature height, width, whether it prefers sun or shade, etc.)as well as tips to
reduce water use through improved irrigation systems and practices.
3. Ocoee Residents and their Stories of Inspiration: Solicit nominations from the community during the
month of September(use the News To You, West Orange Times, city web site,etc.). Examples could
be someone who has achieved an important life goal (running a marathon, climbing a mountain);
someone who has overcome a hardship or disability to accomplish great things; someone who has
worked hard to get to the top of their profession; a student who has beat the odds; etc. We would
feature a photograph of each of these people(Ocoee residents) on each month along with their story. If
the City Commission wants to pursue this option,staff requests that a vote be taken on August 5th
so that an article call be put in the News To You.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff respectfully requests that the City Commission provide direction on what they would like to see as a theme
for the 2004 Community Calendar no later than September 2id.